Sunshine, sparkles and disco beats: Audlem's Party on the Park shines again!

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Sunshine, sparkles and disco beats: Audlem’s Party on the Park shines again!

The annual Audlem Party on the Park music concert brought dazzling energy and disco fun to the playing field in Audlem on Saturday 28th June 2025. With perfect summer weather and a sold-out crowd, the event was a joyful celebration of music, community, and good times.

Comperes Dave Johnson, Justine Cope and Scott James from ‘Blue Sky Radio’ – the fastest-growing radio station across Staffordshire and Cheshire – kept the atmosphere upbeat and buzzing. With witty banter, birthday shout-outs, and crowd participation for dancefloor favourites, they made sure the party never paused. You can tune in to Blue Sky Radio via https://blueskyradio.co.uk, DAB+, smart speakers, or the app.

Kicking off the night in style, nine-piece tribute band ‘Chic Out!’ warmed up the crowd with classics from Nile Rodgers and Chic – setting the tone for a groovy evening.

Headliners ‘Disco Inferno’ ( () brought the sparkle, sass and non-stop rhythm of the disco era. With four fabulous vocalists – two male, two female – backed by a top-tier band, they dazzled the audience with a feel-good set including Young Hearts Run Free, September, Love Train, I’m Coming Out, Night Fever, Hot Stuff and many more. Their finale, I Will Survive, had the crowd dancing and singing along under the stars.

Festival-goers embraced the disco vibe with glitter wigs, funky outfits, bright hats and glow sticks lighting up the field as the sun went down. Picnic hampers, refreshments, light-up toys and flashing novelties added to the party spirit.

Thanks to a spell of warm, dry weather and the fantastic turnout, the atmosphere was electric from start to finish.

The event was made possible by the generous support of main sponsor EPG Security Systems ( () , along with Baker Wynne & Wilson, PET Hire, and Blue Sky Radio.

Heartfelt thanks also go to the many businesses and individuals whose support made the event a success: all the programme advertisers, Williams of Audlem (highly efficient ticket office), Audlem Tennis Club (electricity), Audlem Parish Council (Turnpike Field for event parking), Yvonne Parker (storage), Audlem Cricket Club (storage), Richard Furber (logistics), Audlem Online, Hankelow Amenities, Audlem Music & Arts Festival Committee, Audlem Printers, and Cheshire East Council.

A huge round of applause is due to the tireless volunteers and support staff – the extended ASET family – whose energy and commitment make this event happen every year.

Audlem Party on the Park was organised by ASET (Audlem Special Events Team, () consisting of a team of ten local residents, and a large army of invaluable volunteers, who organise two major annual village events every year. Please contact ASET if you feel you could help with next year’s Party on the Park and this year’s Festival of Transport. Tel: 07708 354135 or info@audlem-aset.org

An ASET representative shared: “Where do we begin! Huge thanks to Fletcher Strickland and his family – their company, EPG Security Systems Ltd, has been our main sponsor for 14 years. Thanks also to Carl Banks and PET Hire of Crewe for 13 years of continuous support. To all the generous local businesses and individuals – your help keeps this event alive. And of course, to our brilliant audience, who come from across the North West and Midlands to dance the night away.”

Save the date! Next year’s Audlem Party on the Park will take place on Saturday 27th June 2026, and – by popular demand – Roy G Hemmings and The Dictionary of Soul will be back! One of the UK’s top Soul & Motown bands, fronted by the legendary Roy G Hemmings (formerly of The Drifters), they're sure to bring the house down. Gazebo plots and tickets will be available from 1st September 2025. Early booking advised! Email info@audlem-aset.org to reserve.

Upcoming Audlem events:

• Sunday 27th July (11am): Audlem Festival of Transport – A free, fun-filled family day out. Organised by ASET and supported by Baker Wynne & Wilson.
• Friday 25th–Sunday 27th July: Audlem Historic Boats Gathering – Free entry. Organised by the Historic Narrow Boat Club. Admire historic working boats (1850–1960) along the towpath from the main road bridge to Lock 15.
• Saturday 30th August (1pm): Audlem Village Fete – Held on the Village Playing Field. Don’t miss it!